HC Deb 19 June 1967 vol 748 cc1105-6
21. Mr. Channon

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works whether he has yet received the Mann Committee's Report on the efficiency of direct labour departments inside his Department; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Prentice

I have just received this Report and it is now being studied. I have no further statement to make at present.

Mr. Channon

In view of the interest shown in all parts of the House at the efficiency of direct labour departments in the right hon. Gentleman's Department, may I ask whether he will arrange for us to see this Report?

Mr. Prentice

This is one matter which I must consider in view of the fact that the original Report from the Mann Committee, received over a year ago, was not published. We reached the decision not to publish it because it contained figures which had been given confidentially by private firms about their costs of operation. I will have to consider the new Report—bearing in mind the fact that the hon. Gentleman would like it to be published—to see whether it can be published.